Russell Snowdon, MD
Before starting IBC in 2000, I spent 20 years with Barclays in various lending roles, including as a ‘Credit Manager’ and in the bank’s ‘Care and Recovery’ team, which means I understand business lending and also the way that banks deal with their customers. When not working I like playing and watching football, playing golf and the odd spot of gardening.
I spent 37 years with Lloyds, in various departments including lending management, business development and the turnaround team. I joined IBC in 2007, where I gained a new perspective on the market and I find it rewarding to support a wide range of businessess. I am also a member of my local church and an active community volunteer.
Following a 36-year career in banking with Barclays and Clydesdale, primarily in corporate banking I joined IBC in 2012. I am primarily involved with putting together finance proposals to present to lenders and provide banking guidance and support to clients. I am also a Director of a small London based Housing Association that provides accommodation and support to homeless young people.
I helped set up IBC after leaving Barclays as a Corporate Relationship Manager in 2000, having been a lending manger for over 13 years of a 23-year career. I semi-retired in 2012 and now look to help recruit bankers onto our franchisee panel. Living in Spain, I can only follow Chelsea F.C. on the TV these days and I enjoy playing badminton and walking football.
I worked in various management roles for several High Street banks for 31 years, including the ‘Credit’ department where I earned a reputation for having a constructive approach and getting deals done. I joined IBC, opening the first franchise office in Worcestershire in 2011. By following the established model my business has gone from strength to strength and I now own two areas, the second covering the Midlands, west of Birmingham.
"IBC are worth their weight in gold, providing a range of financial and consulting services to us over many years: arranging our invoice discount finance when we needed it; latterly, acting as general advisors to the CEO. I liked having the flexibility to vary what IBC did for us to suit our changing requirements: as we have evolved, so did their services to us. Crucially, IBC works for you, the client - not the lender - but they see your business as a banker sees it, which can be quite alien to business people. If you are dealing with a bank, you will benefit from the insight and experience they bring. It can make all the difference."
Accessing the right type of finance at the right time and on the right terms – and maintaining this over the longer term – requires knowledge, skill, effort and planning. This is where we can help. Everyone at IBC has extensive ‘inside knowledge’ and practical experience borne out of many years spent …
Be your own boss but don’t be on your own. We are looking for experienced lenders to join our network of Franchise Owners and would like to hear from you. Does the thought of owning your own successful business and having a better work/ life balance appeal? Ask yourself the following questions: Are …
Virtually all of our business comes by referral from a wide range of Introducers – including accountants, lawyers, IFAs, business advisors, membership groups, insolvency practitioners and business consultants. Some lenders will also make referrals to us if they cannot meet a particular borrower’s …
